{"id":4661,"date":"2023-04-21T10:21:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T08:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/flag-corsica-signification-origin\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T09:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T07:49:42","slug":"flag-corsica-meaning-origin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/flag-corsica-meaning-origin\/","title":{"rendered":"The Corsican Flag: meaning, history, photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean, is known for its landscapes between sea and mountains, its unique culture and its rich and eventful history.  <br\/>At the heart of this island is a very important <strong>symbol<\/strong>: <strong>the Corsican flag<\/strong>. With its black Moorish head, this flag has a deep and symbolic meaning for the inhabitants of the island. You will see it everywhere during your trip, on boats, houses and souvenirs&#8230; impossible to miss!<br\/>That&#8217;s why, in this article, we explain the history, the meaning and the cultural importance of the Corsican flag. At least, what can be explained, because its history remains unclear.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Corsica-flag-meaning-origin-Moorish-head.jpeg\" alt=\"Corsica flag meaning origin Moorish head\" class=\"wp-image-4638\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Bandera Corsa: Description of the Corsican flag<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Corsican flag is one of the most surprising in the world. It is very easy to recognize with its 3 main elements:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>white background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the head of a black Moor in profile turned to the left (a Moor is an inhabitant of Western Sahara living mainly in Mauritania).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the white band, today on the forehead of the character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For the uninitiated, the first reaction is often to describe it as the white flag with a pirate on it, because of the banner.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meaning of the Corsican flag: Moor&#8217;s head (testa mora)<\/h2>\n\n<p>The origin of the Corsican flag is debated (see next section), but in any case, what is sure is that the Corsican flag represents freedom, the abolition of domination, the Corsican victory.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" 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It was not until 1980 that it was finally rehabilitated as a regional flag (according to Wikipedia, but we can&#8217;t find another source).<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse  box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>130+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 220 photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-14c487f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-corsica\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover<strong>   <\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Corsica-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" class=\"wp-image-3944\" style=\"width:209px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Origin of the flag of Corsica<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/11e-Corte\/i-KHVTbxG\/5\/66946cb7\/L\/Corte_Corse-27-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Corte and Corsica flag\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>There are many hypotheses about the creation of the Corsican flag and the choice of the Moor&#8217;s head. Here are the most important ones:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hypothesis 1:<\/h3>\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the classic legend about a love story&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p>According to the legend in the <em>Legends of the Corsican country<\/em>, of J-A. Giustiniani, it would be the head of a Saracen called Mansour Ben Isma\u00efl.<br\/>The legend begins with the kidnapping of a young Corsican girl named Diana in the 13th century to be sold as a slave to the king of Granada. Her brave fianc\u00e9 Pablo, goes to her rescue and succeeds in freeing her.<br\/>The king of Granada, furious, sends his lieutenant, the famous Mansour, to recover it. This triggered a battle between the Corsicans and the Moors, during which Pablo beheaded Mansur.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hypothesis 2:<\/h3>\n\n<p>This hypothesis is a bit more down to earth.<\/p>\n\n<p>Corsica has undergone many invasions and wars of domination.<br\/>The image of the Moor&#8217;s head, would come from the time of the invasion by the Saracens.<br\/>To discourage the opponents and win the battle, the Corsican soldiers would have decapitated some of them and impaled their heads on pikes.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hypothesis 3:<\/h3>\n\n<p>This hypothesis is a favorite of historians.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Moor&#8217;s head would come from the Aragonese period, a kingdom that dominated the Mediterranean islands including Sardinia and Corsica.<br\/>We find Moorish heads on the flag of Sardagine too.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/19b-Ajaccio-bateau-iles-Sanguinaires\/i-cZ6BgkL\/5\/4943816f\/L\/Ajaccio_bateau_iles_Sanguinaires_Corse-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hypothesis 4:<\/h3>\n\n<p>In the 16th century, Corsica belonged to the Spanish King Philippe II. For its official emblem, the Italian geographer Mainaldi Galerati would have proposed to take over the coat of arms of Sardinia, with only a Moor&#8217;s head instead of four.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hypothesis 5:<\/h3>\n\n<p>The most recent hypothesis dates from 2022, by Professor Michel Verg\u00e9-Franceschi.<\/p>\n\n<p>The head is believed to be that of Saint Maurice d&#8217;Agaune, a black Egyptian, leader of the Theban legion, who adopted the Christian religion and was martyred for this reason in 303.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR TIPS FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5418\" style=\"width:280px;height:354px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical.png 421w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CL\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars -&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-corsica-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See all our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The blindfold<\/h3>\n\n<p>The origin of the flag is really very unclear.<br\/>Some stories even say that originally the Moor had the blindfold and that it was raised to signify one or another of the important historical passages of Corsica such as:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 1745, the general of the Corsican armies Ghjuvan Petru Gaffori would have raised it as a sign of freedom: Corsica would finally be able to open its eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or Pascal Paoli who would have put the headband back on the forehead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or the king of the Corsicans Theodore de Neuhoff,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or the general Ghjuvan Petru Gaffori,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or Napoleon who would have raised him on the forehead of a servant who would have saved his life, thus freeing him from slavery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>But the fact is that there is no evidence of a Corsican flag where the Moor was blindfolded.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/10b-Saint-Florent-Bateau\/i-3xTPjxN\/5\/5e8cd2aa\/L\/bateau_saint_florent_Corse-14-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Corsican flag racist?<\/h3>\n\n<p>As you may have read, the history of the Corsican flag is rather based on the representation of the warlike and non-racist enemy.<\/p>\n\n<p>The intent and meaning attributed to the symbol depends on who is using it.<\/p>\n\n<p>Petitions and debates have been launched on the subject.<\/p>\n\n<p>It is difficult to say that the Corsican flag is racist in itself. As with any symbol, its interpretation depends on the perception of each individual and the way it is used in a particular context.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Corsican flag prohibited?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Several times there were polemics around the Corsican flag: on the sports grounds, in the street&#8230;<br\/>But there is no ban on the Corsican flag.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the link with the Sardinian flag?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Impossible not to make the link between the 2 flags.<br\/>The Sardinian flag is recognizable with the <em>Quattro Mori<\/em> that are positioned at each corner and the big red cross that divides it in four equal parts.<br\/>For Sardinia also, many explanations exist on its origin.<br\/>It is therefore difficult to confirm an official link.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corsica ferries logo<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/0-Getting-there\/i-DRgcpD9\/6\/d1151e55\/L\/ferry_Corsica-2-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Corsica Ferries logo recalls the Moorish head on the flag. But she is facing right, with a yellow headband and an earring.<br\/>This company was founded in 1968 under the name of Corsica Line, to carry out connections Italy &#8211; Corsica then France &#8211; Corsica.<br\/>It became Corsica Ferries in 1973, recognizable with its yellow color.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box titre_box_une\">HOW TO GET TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile box_option is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized image_icone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4340\" style=\"width:67px;height:67px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica.png 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p><strong>Option 1: by ferry<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container bloc_aller gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>Departure from France and Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-ferry-corsica-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">all ferry options<\/a> in our article<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.co.uk\/corsica.htm?dfpid=1915&amp;affid=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">schedules, prices and availability<\/a> directly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Advantage: you can take your car!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile box_option is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized image_icone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4347\" style=\"width:67px;height:67px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica.png 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p><strong>Option 2: by plane<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container bloc_aller gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>Airports in Bastia, to visit the North, Figari to visit the South, or Ajaccio convenient for all Corsica.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.co.uk\/corsica.htm?dfpid=1915&amp;affid=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare flights!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP TO<\/span> <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif\"><strong>Inspiration destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ajaccio-or-bastia-corsica\/\">Ajaccio or Bastia?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/north-or-south-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North or South Corsica?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/road-trip-corsica-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning a road trip in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/3-days-corsica-weekend-or-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/4-5-days-in-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 or 5 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/one-week-corsica-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/10-days-corsica-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/2-weeks-corsica-14-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 weeks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/3e-Scandola\/i-xnq6QJh\/1\/035fed46\/L\/reserve_naturelle_de_scandola_bateau_corse-138-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif\"><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-in-corsica-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful villages of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-corsica-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful cities of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/where-go-corsica-holidays-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful destinations in Corsica  <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-museums-corsica\/\">The museums of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/hidden-gems-corsica-off-beaten-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hidden gems in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-natural-pools-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful natural pools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-north-corsica\/\">What to do in North Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-south-corsica\/\">Best things to do in South Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/canyoning-corsica-reviews\/\">Canyoning in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/plage_Ostriconi_Corse-12-L.jpg\" alt=\"Beach of Ostriconi\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif\"><strong>Where to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/where-to-stay-in-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotels-corsica-boutique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful hotels in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-corsica-5-star\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best luxury hotels in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beachfront-hotels-corsica-seaside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best seaside hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bonifacio\/n-mnLw6C\/Ou-dormir\/i-Sq6qqJN\/1\/ca7e487c\/L\/Hotel_cala_di_greco_piscine_vue_nuit-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Cala di Greco\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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